Total births
618
Girls' name · since 1971
Idania
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 618 babies named Idania, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12431
- among girls today
- 618
- born since 1971
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other girls
618 babies have been named Idania since 1971, making it today's #12431 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Idania recorded 618 times among girls since 1971, holding rank #12431 nationally today, ahead of 30% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- #12431 among girls today
- 618 born since 1971
- 2000s peak decade
- 30% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Idania is currently the #12431 girls' name in America, more common than 30% of girls - 618 born since 1971, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12431
- among girls today
- 618
- born since 1971
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other girls
Idania vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12431
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 30% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Idania was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
34 babies were named Idania in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Idania compares
618 Top 41% higher than 59% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Idania's all-time total is 62% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Idania | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 618 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 48 | 19,840 |
Idania's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Idania splits its recorded history at 2001: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2000 peak of 34 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Idania at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#12,431
Active since
1971
Idania popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Idania by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Idania's strongest decade.
196 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Idania births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
79 births
- 1980s
1980s
92 births
- 1990s
1990s
122 births
- 2000s
2000s
196 births
- 2010s 70
2010s
70 births
- 2020s 59
2020s
59 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 196 births (32% of all-time use).
How Idania compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Idania's total volume
Idania vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Idania by state
Where Idania concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 130 | 21.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 36 | 5.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 21 | 3.4% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 7 | 1.1% |
California share of Idania's total US births 21.0%
Even split
130 of 618 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Idania? ▼
618 babies have been named Idania since 1971. It currently ranks #12431 among girls. The peak year was 2000 with 34 births.
When was Idania most popular? ▼
Idania was most popular in the 2000s decade with 196 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Idania most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Idania are California (130 births), Texas (36 births), New York (21 births).
How long has the name Idania been used? ▼
Idania has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 55 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Idania? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ida, Idalia, Idaly, Idamae, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Idania's data
- Idania's decade-level peak was the 2000s (196 total births); usage has since declined to 59 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Idanias (130 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Idania
Nearby Names Like Idania
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Idania
Ida Girl
#1135 187,929 births
Idalia Girl
#1723 3,338 births
Idaly Girl
#8161 994 births
Idamae Girl
#15374 989 births
Idalis Girl
#10532 908 births
Compare Idania side by side: Idania vs Ida Idania vs Idalia Idania vs Idaly
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Idania: #12431 Girls' Name - 618 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/idania. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Idania draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.